Ben Ford, the eldest of five children of Hollywood star Harrison Ford, built a career far from the film industry, becoming one of California's best-known chefs. Ford is the founder of Ford's Filling Station, a Los Angeles restaurant known for contemporary American cooking.
Ford was born from Harrison Ford's first marriage, to illustrator Mary Marquardt. According to the report, he once seemed set for a career in sports, having spent years dreaming of success in baseball, until an injury completely changed his direction.
From Baseball to the Kitchen
The forced break from sport led Ford to discover an unexpected passion: cooking. What began as a way to fill his time during recovery grew into a genuine vocation. Over the following years, he trained professionally and built a name for himself in one of the most competitive culinary scenes in the United States.
Harrison Ford, now 83, is one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors, known for playing Han Solo in the "Star Wars" franchise and the title role in the "Indiana Jones" films.
Ford's Filling Station and the LAX Project
Ben Ford is now considered one of California's most recognized chefs. He is the founder of Ford's Filling Station, a restaurant that became highly popular in Los Angeles thanks to a menu built around contemporary American cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and a strong commitment to sustainability.
His most recent project sits next to Los Angeles International Airport, known as LAX, where thousands of travelers can sample his particular culinary style before boarding their flights.
A Father Who Is No Foodie
Despite building his career around food, Ben Ford has said his father is not much of a gourmet. He has explained on several occasions that Harrison Ford follows a simple and fairly disciplined diet, based mainly on chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.
The relationship between father and son has always been marked by discretion. Ben Ford has chosen to build his reputation through his own work and talent rather than lean on his family's fame.
A Nod in the Star Wars Universe
The report notes a detail linking father and son within the "Star Wars" universe: the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, the character played by Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, is named Ben Solo, a nod connected to Harrison Ford's own firstborn son.
